"Heading South" is a song by American singer-songwriter Zach Bryan. It was released on September 30, 2019, as a single from his second studio album Elisabeth, which was released on May 8, 2020. The song was written by Bryan, and produced by Leo Alba.[1]
| "Heading South" | ||||
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| Single by Zach Bryan | ||||
| from the album Elisabeth | ||||
| Released | September 30, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Alternative country | |||
| Length | 3:30 | |||
| Label | Warner | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Zach Bryan | |||
| Producer(s) | Leo Alba | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Heading South" on YouTube | ||||
Content edit
The song was originally released in 2019, but in 2020, it garnered attention on the Internet, gaining over 30 million plays on Spotify.[2] Bryan stated that he recorded the song behind his barracks when he served in the United States Navy.[3]
Music video edit
The music video was shot in his Navy barracks on his phone.[4] As of December 2021, the video has received over 18 million views.
Commercial performance edit
It reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart dated March 13, 2021, becoming Bryan's first entry.[5] On November 4, 2021, the song obtained RIAA Gold certification.[6]
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
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Year-end charts edit
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Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[10] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[11] | 3× Platinum | 240,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[12] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ "Heading South – Zach Bryan". Retrieved December 10, 2021 – via Spotify.
- ^ Leimkuehler, Matthew (April 9, 2021). "Fast-rising country artist Zach Bryan makes his Opry debut this weekend". Tennessean. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ Douris, Raina (June 17, 2021). "Zach Bryan On How Music Helped Him Stay Sane While Deployed". NPR. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ Jae Leiber, Sarah (November 27, 2020). "Zach Bryan Debuts New EP 'Quiet, Heavy Dreams'". Broadway World. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of March 13, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ Cox, Brady (November 5, 2021). "Zach Bryan's "Heading South" Is Officially Gold-Certified". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Zach Bryan – Heading South". Music Canada. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Zach Bryan – Heading South". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Zach Bryan – Heading South". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 13, 2023.